Due to unforeseen circumstances, the March 24, 2012 Boating Classes have to be cancelled.

– Bruce Bower

Thaddeus (Ted) Smith 1919-2012
Ted Smith was a former resident of Roaming Shores, residing with his daughter Mary, and her husband Dick Sober. Ted had a circle of close friends here, and will be greatly missed. Ted was a regular at our Wed. morning breakfast of the “ROMEOs”.

From the Star Beacon:
Thaddeus “Ted” R. Smith, age 92, died at Salem Community Hospital after a short illness.

He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Nov. 5, 1919.

A Veteran, Ted served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to World War II. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World War II and then in the U.S. Army after the war.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Smith, after 55 years of marriage. Ted leaves three children, two daughters, Doris Mae Cook of Dewitt, Mich., and Mary Jane Sober of Sebring, Ohio; and son, Lary F. Smith of Troy, Mont.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Following Ted’s wishes, a private committal of his ashes will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in care of, Thaddeus Smith to VFW National Home, 3573 S. Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, Mich. 48827.

Arrangements by PAINE-GUERRIERO FUNERAL HOME, 140 E. Main St., Orwell, Ohio 44076. Obituary and condolences at starbeacon.com.

The Village of Roaming Shores seeks a seasonal full-time laborer to join its utility department between May 21 and August 31, 2012. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, experience with power equipment, a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

The successful applicant will submit to drug & alcohol screening and comply with a smoke free work environment policy. Compensation is $10.00 per hour.

An application and detailed job description are available at www.roamingshoresOH.gov or from the Village Hall.

The winner of the eight early bird contest for 2012 and recipient of $150 is Kenneth Kodger of Lot 328.

Next week’s drawing will be for $100

The RRA is currently taking applications for gate guards, concession stand, boat patrol, and maintenance helpers. If you would like to apply, please stop out at the RRA Office during our winter business hours to fill out an application.

The hiring priorities shall be:

1. Individuals who worked for the Association last year.
2. Other Association members in good standing.
3. Children of Association members in good standing between the ages of 16 and 23 with a valid driver’s license.

The winner of the seventh early bird contest for 2012 and recipient of $200 is Steven Raughley of Lot 919!

Next week’s drawing will be for $150

The Rome Township Volunteer Fire Department is offering free reflective address signs to Roaming Shores residents. There are about 100 free signs available.

Residents are encouraged to have reflective address signs as they aide the fire department in finding addresses at night and help to increase response time.

Address signs are required by the Village of Roaming Shores Ordinances.

Call the Rome Fire Department at (440) 563-3990 if you would like a sign. If there is no answer, please leave a message.

The Fire Department also has batteries for most smoke detectors, if you are in need of one.

If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors this year, you will need to have your nomination turned into the RRA Office by Tuesday, Feb. 28th at 1pm. Nominees must be Members in Good Standing and have attended at least 3 Board Meetings in the past year.

The winner of the sixth early bird contest for 2012 and recipient of $250 is George Polosky of Lot 572!

Next week’s drawing will be for $200